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Observational studyItalian journal of pediatrics2025

Aetiological factors in molar incisor hypomineralisation: a case-control study from Salamanca, Spain.

Johanna Muñoz, Alfonso Alvarado-Lorenzo, Laura Criado-Pérez, Laura Antonio-Zancajo, Marta Muñoz-Bruguier, Adrián Curto

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Observational study in Italian journal of pediatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Silver Shield: Combined Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Stainless Steel Crowns for Managing Molar Incisor Hypomineralization-A Preliminary Case Study.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
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Johanna MuñozDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Alfonso Alvarado-LorenzoDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Laura Criado-PérezDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Laura Antonio-ZancajoDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Marta Muñoz-BruguierDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Adrián CurtoDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain. adrian_odonto@usal.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4403-4216

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMolar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental dental condition that causes defects in the enamel of the first molars and permanent incisors. The aim of the present study was to assess possible causal correlations between the mother-child dyad medical history and MIH.

methodsAn observational, retrospective, case‒control pilot study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the University of Salamanca. This study was conducted between November 2023 and May 2024. Data on potential aetiological factors were collected through personal interviews, and the children's parents were asked aetiological questions. Statistical analysis was performed with Student's t test and the chi-square test.

resultsA total of 140 children were enrolled in the study. The case group included 70 children with MIH (31 boys and 39 girls; mean age: 9.1 ± 2.32 years), while the control group comprised 70 children without MIH (32 boys and 38 girls; mean age: 9.57 ± 3.09 years). Among the factors assessed, maternal drug allergies during pregnancy and childhood asthma were identified as potential aetiological contributors to MIH, both showing statistically significant associations (p < 0.01).

conclusionsWithin the limitations of this pilot case-control study, a potential association was observed between MIH and both maternal drug allergies during pregnancy and childhood asthma. These findings support the need for further investigation into prenatal and early-life factors that may contribute to enamel developmental disturbances. Larger prospective studies are recommended to confirm these associations and better understand the underlying mechanisms.

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Dental Enamel HypoplasiaCase-Control StudiesChildFemaleHumansIncisorMalePilot ProjectsPregnancyRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSpainChildrenMolar-incisor hypomineralisationPaediatric dentistry

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PMID40289126
PMCPMC12036270

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